Top 6 cities for celebrity spotting
If celebrity spotting adds a boost of excitement to your holiday, you’re in luck. Celebs tend to congregate in a few key destinations that will make it easier to spot them. While we can’t guarantee results, you can increase your odds by planning a trip to one of these top six cities. Just remember, always be polite and respect celebrity privacy. If you want to know who is filming where, check out sites like On Location Vacations for daily filming location updates. And for less star-obsessed travelling companions, rest assured: these are great holiday destinations even without any celebrity sightings.
Miami, USA
For the budget-conscious celebrity spotter in Miami, we recommend Cheeseburger Baby—the late night favourite of many A-listers.
Take in a Miami Heat game (you don’t have to spring for courtside seats) or enjoy the world-famous beaches. You never know who you’ll see walking through the sand.
Sydney, Australia
Sydney is a great getaway for celebrities. The relaxed, casual atmosphere is a great escape. The surfing and beaches are a great draw too. Head to Bondi Beach for a good chance of seeing stars relaxing on the beach.
New York, USA
New Yorkers pride themselves on not taking special notice of celebrities, making the city an attractive home for many stars. A guaranteed way see your favourite celebrities is if they are on Broadway. Standing by the stage door for arrivals and departures is still a time-honoured tradition. Charity galas, movie premieres, awards and film festivals also offer a variety of red carpet events for celebrity spotting. For a more low-ley experience, check out Chelsea Market and some of the small shops in Soho.
London, UK
Many celebrities make London their home in addition while working in the theatre. The West End is where many theatres are and can be a good place to catch celebrities on their way to and from work. See London like a local and visit surrounding hotspots like Dalston Superstore and Passing Clouds to get a good look at celebrities.
Large movie premieres also attract A-list crowds, and are often held in Leicester Square. Otherwise, visit the small shops in Notting Hill and Portobello Road.
Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver may not seem like an obvious choice on the list, but the city is quickly earning the nickname 'Hollywood North'. Many television shows including Arrow; and Once Upon a Time are filmed here. For the latest filming news and to see which celebrities are in town, check YVRshoots.
Los Angeles, USA
This seems like an obvious celeb-spotting choice, but the car culture in Los Angeles can make celebrity spotting more difficult. The best sightings are often at the airport or on the red carpet during awards season. For an up-close look, get tickets to watch filming of a television show. While you can’t buy your way into the Oscars, there’s an online drawing for the free 700 red carpet bleacher seats each year. Remember to try and blend in when visiting LA, as celebrities and locals alike can be quite hostile toward tourists.
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